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� AGEfJpA S�N: C� . � ITEM NQ.: j iTEM dESCft[Pi"ION •••~ pATE: �-I.�IO�%S F��J��T �'�� 9��s� ��il+��] 0€tIG1NAiING DEP7./QIV_: Rosev�.I�e Affirmative Actian Pra� am DEP7_ HE NfGR. RE�4YE0/RECOMIv4ENDS: In 1972, Congress adopted the �c{ua1 Opportunity Act, which specificaliy prQ}�i�its job dis- crimina�ion an the basis af race, creed, color, religion, sex, age or na.tional origin. The Act goes fuxthex -to xequire any governmental agency or przvate contractor tirha receives f�deral money to implemen� an affirma'��ve action po�icy to prevent discr�in.ation against presen� employees or applicants for errcployment. In arder to comply w�.th the fdderal ].aws, as a government ag�ncy, Rosevi7.le is required to adopt a w�i.tten affa.rmative action progx-am. . Attached is a draft af a proposed Aff�.rm.a-tive Actian Policy for the Ci�y. � The purpase of an a�firmative action pr4grara is to: �. Develap a personn.el program free of ar-Czfica.al barxiers to employment. 2. Provide equai opport�ities to all persans. 3. Atte�r►pt, wh�re f�asible, ta remeciy �as� e�zipiaymen.t inequities. In general,th� �program ca�ls for a reva7.uation of the exist�ng methac�s, habits anc� pro- cedures throughotit Roseville's employment process, Speci£ica�ly the program includes statements on instxuction, retention, terrnination and contrac'ts let by the city. The p�an aJ.so includes a statement on the deve�opment of goals fox hira_ng of pro�ected class menbers by the City. These gaa�s are no-� qua�as which must be �t►e� annuaily, but serve as g��ide- 1i- s for fu�ure h�ri�g during each 5 year period. The p1an specifically states tliat if the Ci_, makes every.goad faith effor� in hirang protected c�ass memUers but is unable �o mee� its establis�ed goals, the C�ty wi.7.l not �e subject �o any sanction,s. Af�er adoption by the City Co�cil the proa arr► mus� be approved by the Aiinr�esota Depa�tment of Hiunan Righfs . The H�unan Raghts Department guidelines stxongly suggest that �.f the munici- pa�ity has a ftimc�zoning Htunan Rzghts Corrnai.ssion the City plan �ust be reviewed by �hem. For this reason it is recorrnnended. tha� �he City Cowncil take no ac�ion on the Aifirmative Action program at this t�me but refer i� �o �the Roseville I�urtan Rights Co�nm�ssion far r�view and com►nents . Recommended Ac�ian: i'�otion re£erra.ng the dx-aft of the RoseviJ.le Affirma�ive Action po7.icy to the �h�nan Rights Commission for revietiv and co�ents . ' A draft of the Affirtna�ive Action Pxogram was prev`ious�y distr�buted to the Council and thus is not incl.uded in the packet. Copies of �the Plart will be available at the Cau�.ci]. meeting.